State-Wise Bank Holidays in March 2026

March 2026 features a long list of bank holidays across India, driven by the clustering of major festivals through the month. Holi, Eid, regional New Year celebrations and Mahavir Jayanti all fall within March, leading to varied state‑level observances.

Customers who rely on in‑branch banking may experience delays with services such as cash deposits, cheque clearances and document submissions. To avoid disruption, it is advisable for individuals to check state‑wise schedules in advance before planning branch visits.

National Non‑Working Saturdays in March 2026

Banks across India will remain closed on two mandatory non‑working Saturdays during the month. These days include the second Saturday and the fourth Saturday, which are fixed nationwide closures.

Customers should ensure that time‑sensitive activities are not scheduled close to these dates to avoid delays. Planning ahead becomes especially important because these closures overlap with a month already dense with festival holidays.

National closures:

• 14 March 2026 – Second Saturday
• 28 March 2026 – Fourth Saturday

State‑Wise Bank Holidays in March 2026

Below is the complete state‑wise holiday list for March 2026, presented exactly as required in bullet points for quick reference. Each state’s holidays reflect its cultural and regional observances, contributing to significant variation across the country.

Andhra Pradesh

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day) / Dhulandi
• 19 March – Ugadi / Telugu New Year
• 20 March – Eid‑Ul‑Fitr (Jumat‑ul‑Vida)
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)

Arunachal Pradesh

• 4 March – Holi / Dhuleti
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id (Id‑Ul‑Fitr)
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Assam

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day) / Dol Jatra
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id (Id‑Ul‑Fitr) / Sarhul

Bihar

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 4 March – Holi / Dhuleti
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id (Id‑Ul‑Fitr)
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Chandigarh (UT)

• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami

Chhattisgarh

• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Delhi (UT)

• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Goa

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 19 March – Gudhi Padwa
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id

Gujarat

• 4 March – Holi / Dhuleti
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Himachal Pradesh

• 4 March – Holi
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami

Jammu & Kashmir

• 4 March – Holi
• 17 March – Shab‑I‑Qadr
• 19 March – Gudhi Padwa / 1st Navratra
• 20 March – Eid‑Ul‑Fitr (Jumat‑ul‑Vida)
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id

Jharkhand

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Karnataka

• 19 March – Ugadi Festival
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Kerala

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day) / Attukal Pongala
• 20 March – Eid‑Ul‑Fitr (Jumat‑ul‑Vida)

Madhya Pradesh

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Maharashtra

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 19 March – Gudhi Padwa
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Manipur

• 4 March – Holi / Yaosang (2nd Day)
• 19 March – Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id

Meghalaya

• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id

Mizoram

• 4 March – Holi
• 13 March – Chapchar Kut
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami

Nagaland

• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id / Sarhul

Odisha

• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)

Rajasthan

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day) / Dhulandi
• 19 March – Gudhi Padwa / 1st Navratra
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami

Sikkim

• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)

Tamil Nadu

• 19 March – Ugadi Festival
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Telangana

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 19 March – Ugadi / Telugu New Year
• 27 March – Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)

Tripura

• 4 March – Holi

Uttarakhand

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day)
• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami

Uttar Pradesh

• 2 March – Holika Dahan
• 4 March – Holi
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

West Bengal

• 3 March – Holi (Second Day) / Dol Jatra
• 21 March – Ramzan‑Id
• 26 March – Shree Ram Navami
• 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

Additional Guidance for Banking Customers

Branch‑based services such as large cash deposits, cheque clearance, KYC updates and loan‑related documentation may take longer to process during festival periods. Customers are encouraged to verify local branch timings and holiday notices beforehand to avoid last‑minute delays.

Digital channels, including mobile banking, UPI, net banking and online bill‑payment services, will remain available throughout the month. Careful planning can help ensure uninterrupted access to essential banking activities.

Conclusion

March 2026 brings one of the most extensive bank‑holiday calendars of the year due to multiple festivals observed across India. While banks will remain open on select days, customers may experience scattered closures depending on state‑specific schedules.

Those requiring physical branch services should plan ahead to avoid service interruptions. Digital banking remains a reliable alternative for seamless transactions during this period.

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